Postcode Analysis Knowsley, North West

POPLAR GROVE, L35 5AZ House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for POPLAR GROVE, L35 5AZ.

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Population

287

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Avg Age

41

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Avg Income

£ 43,700 /yr

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Employed

51%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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Index Insight: It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools.

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4/10
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10/10
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10/10
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6/10
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4/10
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5/10
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10/10
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8/10
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2/10
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Area Character

No single demographic signal dominates L35 5AZ — age 41, 81% ownership, 19% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. £164k prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket. Property prices are trending down 15.3% year-on-year.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

L35 5AZ is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Poplar Grove, 0.4km from Holt in Prescot. Administratively it sits within Prescot South ward and the St Helens South and Whiston constituency.

This is a strong family neighbourhood — a terrace-heavy neighbourhood — tight-knit community, affordable housing. The daytime character shifts — white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. The 41 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 81% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 37 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £164k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, down 15.3% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for L35 5AZ are sourced from Output Area E00032747 (shared with 6 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.

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Demographic Deep-Dive

The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for L35 5AZ. The average age is 41.3. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British95.4%
Asian / British Asian2.1%
Black / African / Caribbean0.7%
Other / Mixed1.8%

Economic Activity

51%Active
FT: 36%
Unemployed: 2%
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Community Makeup: A highly stable neighborhood of property owners. The average age points to mid-career individuals heavily invested in the local area.

home Property Prices by Type

Semi-Detached

£ 112,500

12 sales · Mean £ 125,458

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

L35 5AZ has low crime rates — 37 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and anti-social behaviour. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences120
Anti-social behaviour31
Drugs26
Criminal damage and arson21
Public order15

school Local Schools

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St Luke's Catholic Primary School

Good217 pupils0.3 km
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Saint Edmund Arrowsmith Catholic Academy

Inadequate685 pupils0.6 km
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Prescot Primary School

Good425 pupils0.7 km
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St Mary and St Paul's CofE Primary School

Good234 pupils0.7 km
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Whiston Willis Primary Academy

Good333 pupils0.8 km
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Evelyn Community Primary School

Good286 pupils0.9 km
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Eccleston Lane Ends Primary School

Outstanding245 pupils1.1 km
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Longton Lane Community Primary School

Good270 pupils1.2 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

24 nearby
  • Dragon News0.7 km
  • Faz Ltd.0.7 km
  • Premier Express0.3 km
  • Universal Wine0.7 km
  • WH Smith Travel0.5 km
  • + 19 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

5 nearby
  • Holt Hotel0.8 km
  • Prescot Reform Club1.0 km
  • Tommy Halls1.0 km
  • Royal Oak0.8 km
  • The Watchmaker1.0 km
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Restaurant, Cafe

10 nearby
  • Costa Coffee0.5 km
  • Costa Coffee0.7 km
  • Namaste Gurkha Prescot0.8 km
  • Sing Ping0.8 km
  • Spice Of Life Restaurant0.5 km
  • + 5 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

17 nearby
  • Papa's Pizza0.7 km
  • Subway0.4 km
  • U Meal0.3 km
  • Mei Ho Takeaway0.7 km
  • May Bo Takeaway0.7 km
  • + 12 more
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Supermarkets

2 nearby
  • Tesco0.7 km
  • Marks & Spencer Simply Food0.7 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Prescot0.5 km
  • Whiston1.0 km
  • Eccleston Park1.2 km

Bus Stops

  • Poplar Grove0.1 km
  • Ash Grove0.1 km
  • Sinclair Avenue0.1 km
  • Warrington Road0.2 km
  • Sinclair Avenue0.2 km